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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-14-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4,107
Views: 662,171
Posted By Scarebird
The ad copy reads like it is from an English Lit...

The ad copy reads like it is from an English Lit major who has never owned a car, let alone driven a vintage Pontiac:

"Step inside the cabin, and you'll be greeted by a range of amenities designed...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-12-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,028
Posted By Scarebird
This would have been a half hour job at one shop...

This would have been a half hour job at one shop I was at using a slightly modified slot die. We did not do any Boeing stuff, just fish handling equipment.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-10-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 375
Posted By Scarebird
I would determine what wheel you are using first...

I would determine what wheel you are using first - it defines what you can use.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,222
Posted By Scarebird
I warned a guy on another forum about this - he...

I warned a guy on another forum about this - he told me to fark off with that chemistry shiat. :-ohwell:
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 29,988
Posted By Scarebird
Drove the 71 to test the cooling system - seems...

Drove the 71 to test the cooling system - seems to have been burped enough and show no signs of been hotted up.
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 03-09-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 327
Posted By Scarebird
I would search here: ...

I would search here:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps-28/


I did a swap with a 79, but used a TKO trans, starts 2/3 of the way down the page:
...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-08-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 4,107
Views: 662,171
Posted By Scarebird
sorry, that's not 75K worth of Goat. The...

sorry, that's not 75K worth of Goat.

The photographer should have told these flippers "call me when you detail the car".
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-05-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 29,988
Posted By Scarebird
Lemans got her first bath of the year - damn...

Lemans got her first bath of the year - damn Albuquerque water is rock-hard and spots are tough to avoid.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,426
Posted By Scarebird
Dual 9's are good down to 9 in Hg.

Dual 9's are good down to 9 in Hg.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-25-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 29,988
Posted By Scarebird
Trying to sort out a possible overheat issue. ...

Trying to sort out a possible overheat issue. The OEM temp gauge shows the car overheating - but no symtoms.

No overflow, smell, etc. The OBD2 connector is not sending any signal - once I sort...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-16-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,089
Posted By Scarebird
Not necessarily: D52 is a pad designation...

Not necessarily:

D52 is a pad designation for GM pads used from 1969 to the early 90's. Calipers that used this pads had at least a dozen different hose configurations and widths (for 1" and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 04:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By Scarebird
Same with the KRE's.

Same with the KRE's.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-30-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By Scarebird
462 / 200-4R / 3.55's were a nice combo in a...

462 / 200-4R / 3.55's were a nice combo in a 3,850 pound car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,022
Posted By Scarebird
The 366 that was supposed to replace the 350 and...

The 366 that was supposed to replace the 350 and 400 was a round port.

So to me if you are starting from scratch (no hedders, manifolds) I would go round.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,908
Posted By Scarebird
Left hand drill bit works nice. Pilot drill...

Left hand drill bit works nice. Pilot drill 1/8", then 3/16 regular - then hit it with a 1/4" LH bit.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,347
Posted By Scarebird
Not so sure of that - 8.5 is still in use in GM...

Not so sure of that - 8.5 is still in use in GM 1/2 ton trucks.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-26-2024, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By Scarebird
Your drum should center on the pilot of the hub,...

Your drum should center on the pilot of the hub, so the replacement studs should work fine.

CPP hubs are trash - stay away.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-01-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By Scarebird
Not sure if factory but this is what it looks...

Not sure if factory but this is what it looks like:

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/03/bermuda-blue-1970-pontiac-gto-convertible-headed-to-auction/

GM Authority website being biatchy about...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-29-2023, 02:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By Scarebird
Tommy Smothers RIP

Talented comedian, raced Olds (https://www.cartechbooks.com/blogs/techtips/berejiksmothersandoldsmobile) for a bit then other stuff.
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-28-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,292
Posted By Scarebird
darbikrash: how well does a HEI dizzy fit behind...

darbikrash: how well does a HEI dizzy fit behind this?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-25-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,343
Posted By Scarebird
Why tear down a perfectly running engine? Why...

Why tear down a perfectly running engine? Why risk turning a crank that works just fine?

The GTO had a 2 bbl low compression motor; was this not the same with the big cars? Did they not get a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-25-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By Scarebird
Cummins to pay record-setting $1.675 billion US environmental fine

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/cummins-take-about-204-bln-charge-fourth-quarter-2023-12-22/

WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Truck engine maker Cummins Inc (CMI.N) has agreed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-25-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,343
Posted By Scarebird
If the donor engine is running fine: no blowby...

If the donor engine is running fine: no blowby and leakdown test is good, I would just change timing chain and gears, clean it up and run as-is. Aftermarket parts are a crapshoot - your OEM motor...
Forum: LS Talk 12-16-2023, 01:12 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,931
Posted By Scarebird
Update:

Nothing really good to report. These motors have the oil pump in front - driven radially by the crank. The crank timing gear is behind the pump.

You can almost get the timing chain off the cam...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-12-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 12,426
Posted By Scarebird
dataway: you were asking for it and AI gave it...

dataway: you were asking for it and AI gave it to you in spades. Future - not many A bodies so the survivivors are kinda melted together - evidently with lots of 1970-72 Cutlass quarters and some...
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